Visitors to Centrewood Historic Homestead, situated midway between Christchurch and Queenstown, will find a peaceful retreat with a wide range of activities that especially suit nature lovers. The perfumed gardens and park like grounds are extensive and private with plenty of seating for relaxation. There is a tennis court on site and racquets and balls are available.
The area is perfect for birdwatchers, with many rare and interesting birds to be spotted locally including royal spoonbills, paradise ducks, shags and black swans. Many more native birds live in the homestead bush with fantails, bellbirds, tui, native woodpigeon and Eastern Rosellas commonly seen. Our local beach is a 10 minute walk where seals and sealions can often be seen.
20 minutes away the Moeraki boulders are a breathtaking natural phenomenon. The spherical boulders are scattered along the beach and are the origin of many historical Maori legends. At the Moeraki Lighthouse there is a yellow eyed penguin colony and fur seals. There also is an easywalk to the lighthouse with great coastal views.
Dunedin is just 40 mins by car from Centrewood, known for its university and scottish heritage. The city offers a wide range of attractions, including a brewery, and gateway to the albatross colony, the only mainland albatross nesting site in the world.
Please note that access to the beach is closed during the penguin breeding season.
Some wildlife on our local beach.
